The Basics About William and Mary
William and Mary is a public institution that was founded in 1693. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,836, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1200 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. William and Mary's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 31. Its in-state tuition is $12,188; out-of-state tuition is $33,212.
Overview: College of William and Mary
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Public
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Year founded:
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1693
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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5,836
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Setting:
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suburban
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2009 Endowment:
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$494,801,766
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Application fee:
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$60
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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34%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 In-state: $12,188; Out-of-state: $33,212
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Student Life at William and Mary
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The College of William and Mary is second oldest college in the country. It was founded by King William III and Queen Mary II of England. The school’s NCAA Division I varsity sports teams, known as the "Tribe," participate in the Colonial Athletic Association. Students are involved with the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity, the nation’s first academic Greek society, as well as other fraternities and sororities on campus. All freshmen are required to live on campus and the majority of upperclassmen live on campus as well. The school is located in historic downtown Williamsburg, Va. In contrast to its old-timey feel, the college is among Intel’s "50 Most Unwired College Campuses" for its campuswide wireless network.
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Other Facts About William and Mary
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The school has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 10 graduate programs and professional degree programs. Its highly-ranked graduate schools include the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, the School of Education, and the Mason School of Business. William and Mary was the first school to create a student honor code, and its Marshall-Wythe School of Law is nation’s first law school. The school is also steeped in traditions, including the ringing of the Wren bell by graduating seniors in the Sir Christopher Wren Building, the oldest college building in the nation. Notable alumni include three U.S. presidents—Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler, as well as Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, actress Glenn Close, and comedians Jon Stewart and Patton Oswalt.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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Founded in 1693 and one of the nation's premier state-assisted liberal arts universities, the College of William & Mary believes that excellence in teaching is the key to unlocking intellectual and personal possibilities for students. Dedicated to this philosophy and committed to small classes and student-faculty collaboration, the College provides high-quality undergraduate, graduate and professional education that prepares students to make significant contributions to the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation. In recognition, the media have included William & Mary among the nation's prestigious "Public Ivys," and ranked it first among state institutions in terms of commitment to teaching.
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Applications: College of William and Mary
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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May 15 (Fall), December 30 (Spring)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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11/1
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Early decision decision sent by:
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12/1
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$60
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.wm.edu/admission/application
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$150
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$200
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Henry Broaddus
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Admissions office phone number:
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(757) 221-4223
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: College of William and Mary
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Neither required/recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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are not available
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with or without writing accepted
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/24
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/24
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma or equivalent is not required
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General college-preparatory program?
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Recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Very Important
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Very Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Very Important
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Talent/ability?
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Very Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Very Important
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Very Important
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Work experience?
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Very Important
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Not Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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4
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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3
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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4
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Entering Class Statistics: College of William and Mary
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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34%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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53%
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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32%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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12,109
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Number of applicants accepted:
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4,058
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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1,395
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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36%
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Number of male applicants:
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4,457
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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1,993
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Male freshman enrollment:
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665
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Number of female applicants:
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7,652
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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2,065
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Female freshman enrollment:
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730
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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2,748
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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1,273
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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17
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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46%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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79%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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98%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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84%
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Average high school GPA:
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4.0
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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94%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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620-730
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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620-720
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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610-710
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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42%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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40%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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15%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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2%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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36%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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49%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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14%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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2%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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29%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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26-32
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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28-34
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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27-32
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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61%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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31%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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8%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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42%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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50%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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8%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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0.2%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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55%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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39%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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6%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: College of William and Mary
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Spring
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Application date for transfer students:
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March 1 (Fall), November 1 (Spring)
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Admission decision sent:
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May 1 (Fall), December 10 (Spring)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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May 15 (Fall), December 30 (Spring)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 15
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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3.0
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of some
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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C
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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N/A
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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60 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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776
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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339
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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174
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International Student Admissions: College of William and Mary
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 1 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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Yes
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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600
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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100
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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596
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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100
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